Includes articles about Patti Austin, Norman Cooke, Professor Griff, James Taylor (previously of Kool & The Gang) and Carlton, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include En Vogue - "Hold On" and "Heartbeat" by Seduction.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles SNAP - "The Power"
UK Albums: BEATS INTERNATIONAL - "Let Them Eat Bingo"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: PUBLIC ENEMY - "Fear Of A Black Planet" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: LA STAR - "Fade To Black"
UK House/Dance Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "War Party"
US Singles: TROOP - "Spread My Wings"
US Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Back On The Block"
Includes articles about L.A. & Babyface, Regina Belle, Adeva, Tashan, David Peaston, Jazzie B, Lisa Stansfield, Mary Davis and George Howard, plus David Nathan reports from America, Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Rob Base - "Get Up And Have A Good Time" and "911 Is A Joke" by Public Enemy.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles SNAP - "The Power"
UK Albums: TINA TURNER - "Foreign Affair"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: SOUL II SOUL - "Dream's A Dream" (Promo 12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: LA STAR - "Fade To Black"
UK House/Dance Chart: ECSTASY - "Don't Play Me Raw"
UK "Real Soul" Contemporary Chart: LONNIE LISTON SMITH - "Obsession"
US Singles: LISA STANSFIELD - "All Around The World"
US Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Back On The Block"
Includes articles about Oleta Adams, Ben E.King, Smokey Robinson, Howard Hewett, Steve Williamson, Jeff Redd, Body and Garland Green, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Family Stand - "Ghetto Heaven" and "Trippin' On Your Love" by A Way Of Life.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles J.T. & THE BIG FAMILY - "Moments In Soul"
UK Albums: TINA TURNER - "Foreign Affair"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: SNAP - "The Power" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: PROFESSOR GRIFF - "Pawns In The Game"
UK House/Dance Chart: QUARTZ - "Meltdown II"
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: CRAIG T.COOPER - "Quality Time"
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: ROBBIE MYCHALS - "Holdin' On To Love"
UK "Real Soul" Independent Chart: DUTCH ROBINSON - "Lowdown"
US Singles: QUINCY JONES FEATURING EL DEBARGE, BARRY WHITE & AL B.SURE - "Secret Garden"
US Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Back On The Block"
Includes articles about Will Downing, The Family Stand, Michel'le, Unity 2, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., Lou Rawls, Elaine Hudson, Patsy Francis and India, plus Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Oleta Adams - "Rhythm Of Life" and "Black Man" by Tashan.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles TECHNOTRONIC - "Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)"
UK Albums: LISA STANSFIELD - "Affection"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: THE FAMILY STAND - "Ghetto Heaven" (12")
UK House/Dance Chart: QUARTZ - "We're Comin' At Ya"
US Singles: STACY LATTISAW WITH JOHNNY GILL - "Where Do We Go From Here"
US Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Back On The Block"
Includes articles about Earth Wind & Fire, Calloway, Ernie Isley, Workshy, Nancy Wilson, Innocence and Willie John Ellison, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Innocence - "Natural Thing" and "Baby Come To Me" by Regina Belle.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles BLACK BOX - "I Don't Know Anybody Else"
UK Albums: LISA STANSFIELD - "Affection"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: BOBBY KONDERS - "House Rhythms" (EP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: MANTRONIX - "This Should Move Ya" (Remix)
UK House/Dance Chart: METRO - "$1-15 Please"
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: DIANNE REEVES - "How Long"
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: L.R. SUPERSTARS - "I Don't Believe It's True"
UK "Real Soul" Independent Chart - STAN IVORY - "Never Give Up"
US Singles: RUBY TURNER - "It's Gonna Be Alright"
US Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Back On The Block"
Includes articles about Ice T & Rhyme Syndicate Records, Tommy Gatlin, Danne Reeves, Bardeaux, 3rd Bass, Hamilton Bohannon, Joe Smooth and The Supremes (Former Ladies Of), plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Beats International - "Dub Be Good To Me" and "Independent Woman" by Roxanne Shante.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles TECHNOTRONIC FEATURING YA KID K - "Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)"
UK Albums: LISA STANSFIELD - "Affection"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: MANTRONIX - "This Should Move Ya" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: PRINCESS IVORY - "Wanted" (12")
UK House/Dance Chart: LISA LEE - "When Can I Call You"
UK "Contemporary Soul" Chart: TAMIKA PATTON - "Keep On Talking"/"No More Lonely Nights"
US Singles: REGINA BELLE - "Make It Like It Was"
US Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Back On The Block"
Includes articles about Ruby Turner, Mantronix, Tony LeMans, Oran Juice Jones, Bobby Womack and Kim Weston, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Tafuri - "What Am I Gonna Do About Your Love" and "Tender Love" by Babyface.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles MANTRONIX FEATURING WONDRESS - "Got To Have Your Love"
UK Albums: TINA TURNER - "Foreign Affair"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: EARTH PEOPLE - "Reach Up To Mars" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ROXANNE SHANTE - "Independent Woman"
UK House/Dance Chart: SNAP - "The Power"
US Singles: QUINCY JONES FEATURING RAY CHARLES & CHAKA KHAN - "I'll Be Good To You"
US Albums: BABYFACE - "Tender Lover"
Includes articles about Soul II Soul, Dionne Warwick, The Main Ingredient, RJs Latest Arrival, Deniece Williams, Lil Louis, Luther Vandross and Mary Wells, plus David Nathan writes about the evolution of Soul music in the 1980s, Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Mantronix - "Got To Have Your Love" and "Man Up In The Sky" by Johnnie Bristol.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles SOUL II SOUL - "Get A Life"
UK Albums: LISA STANSFIELD - "Affection"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: MANTRONIX - "Got To Have Your Love" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: PUBLIC ENEMY - "Welcome To The Terror Dome"
UK House/Dance Chart: MAX Q - "Sometimes"
US Singles: THE GAP BAND - "All Of My Love"
US Albums: BABYFACE - "Tender Lover"
Includes articles about Quincy Jones, Rockie Robbins, Shirley Brown, Herb Alpert, Michael Jeffries and Will Clayton, plus Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Jerry Edwards - "I Am Somebody" and "Something In The Way" by Stephanie Mills.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles INNER CITY - "Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'"
UK Albums: LISA STANSFIELD - "Affection"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: TASHAN - "On The Horizon" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: SILVER BULLET - "20 Seconds To Comply"
UK House/Dance Chart: AGC GERALD - "Eyes Of Sorrow"
US Singles: LUTHER VANDROSS - "Here And Now"
US Albums: REGINA BELLE - "Stay With Me"
Includes articles about Miki Howard, Rhonda Clark, By All Means, Evelyn King, De La Soul, Cheryl Lynn, The S.O.S. Band and BeBe & CeCe Winans, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Glen Goldsmith - "One Life" and "Move Your Body" by Tyree Featuring JMD.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles LISA STANSFIELD - "All Around The World"
UK Albums: BILLY OCEAN - "Greatest Hits"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: LISA STANSFIELD - "Affection" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: QUEEN LATIFAH & MONIE LOVE - "Ladies First"
UK House/Dance Chart: CUT THE Q - "Who Needs A Love"
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: DMACON - "Falling"
UK "Real Soul" Independent Chart: PATRICK MOTEN - "I Wanna Know All About You"
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: TASHAN - "Tears Of Joy"
US Singles: JERMAINE JACKSON - "Don't Take It Personal"
US Albums: JANET JACKSON - "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation"
Includes articles about Tashan, Ice T, Mother's Finest, Double Trouble & The Rebel MC, Lisa Stansfield, Kashif, Ms Melodie and Stevie Wonder, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Will Downing - "Test Of Time" and "Rhythm Nation" by Janet Jackson.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles LISA STANSFIELD - "All Around The World"
UK Albums: BILLY OCEAN - "Greatest Hits"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: WILL DOWNING - "Come Together As One" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: QUEEN LATIFAH - "Ladies First"
UK House/Dance Chart: STEVIE V - "Dirty Cash"
US Singles: SURFACE - "You Are Everything"
US Albums: BABYFACE - "Tender Lover"
Includes articles about Angela Winbush, G.C. Cameron, D. Mob, Michael Rose, Biz Markie, Dee Lewis and Dr. Ice, plus Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Russ Dewbury writes about Jazz, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Living Proof - "Where Did I Go Wrong" and "Gimme Your Love" by Aretha Franklin.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles FRESH 4 - "Wishing On A Star"
UK Albums: TINA TURNER - "Foreign Affair"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: BERT ROBINSON - "I Promise You Love" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ROXANNE SHANTE - "Live On Stage" (12")
UK House/Dance Chart: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: TASHAN - "How Ya Livin'"
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: RONNIE McNEIR - "Why People Fall In Love"
UK "Real Soul" Independent Chart: RONNIE McNEIR - "Hold On"
UK Jazz Chart: ISAAC "REDD" HOLT UNLIMITED - "Flow"
US Singles: JANET JACKSON - "Miss You Much"
US Albums: BABYFACE - "Better Love"
Includes articles about Will Downing, Wrecks 'N' Effect, Marcos Silva, The Average White Band, Randy Crawford, Betty Wright, David Grant, Geoffrey Williams and The Chimes, plus Russ Dewbury writes about Jazz, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Temptations - "All I Want From You" and "Good Lovin'" by Regina Belle.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles TECHNOTRONIC FEATURING FELLY - "Pump Up The Jam"
UK Albums: TINA TURNER - "Foreign Affair"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: ANGELA WINBUSH - "The Real Thing" (LP)
UK House/Dance Chart: MR LEE - "Get Busy" (12")
UK Jazz Chart: GROVER WASHNGTON JNR - "Time Out f Mind" (LP)
US Singles: SOUL II SOUL FEATURING CARON WHEELER - "Back To Life"
US Albums: THE D.O.C. - "No One Can Do It Better"
Includes articles about Jermaine Jackson, Pieces Of A Dream, Nona Hendryx, Kym Mazelle and Ce Ce Rogers, plus David Nathan reports from America, Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Russ Dewbury writes about Jazz, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Ice T - "Lethal Weapon" and "Love Strain" by Kym Mazelle.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles TECHNOTRONIC FEATURING FELLY - "Pump Up The Jam"
UK Albums: ADEVA - "Adeva"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: JANET JACKSON - "Rhythm Nation" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: BIG DADDY KANE - "It's A Big Daddy Thing"
UK House/Dance Chart: RHYTHM MASTERS - "Our Ultimate Breaks" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: REGINA BELLE - "It's Gonna Take All Our Love" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: SHIRLEY BROWN - "I Need Somebody To Love Me" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Independent Chart: ROXANNE E. JORDAN - "I'm So Into You" (12")
US Singles: MAZE - "Can't Get Over You"
US Albums: EMPD - "Unfinished Business"
Includes articles about Regina Belle, Barry White, Paul Simpson, Big Daddy Kane, Full Force, Kool & The Gang, Sydney Youngblood, Michael Cooper and Shirley Lewis, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Simon Dunmore writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Full Force - "Ain't My Type Of Hype" and "New Jack Swing" by Wrecks 'N' Effect.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles BLACK BOX - "Ride On Time"
UK Albums: ADEVA - "Adeva"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: MAZE - "Silky Soul" (LP)
UK House/Dance Chart: SUENO LATINO - "Sueno Latino" (12")
US Singles: GUY FEATURING TEDDY RILEY - "My Fantasy"
US Albums: HEAVY D & THE BOYZ - "Big Time"
Includes articles about Adeva, EPMD, A Tribe Called Quest, The Dramatics, George Clinton, Sergio Mendes, Dina Carroll and E.U., plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Ian Spin writes about House/Dance music, David Nathan writes about new acts and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Billy Griffin - "First In Line" and "Keep Love New" by Betty Wright.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles BLACK BOX - "Ride On Time"
UK Albums: PRINCE - "Batman - Original Soundtrack"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: ADEVA - "Adeva" (LP)
UK House/Dance Chart: SUENO LATINO - "Sueno Latino" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: BIG DADDY KANE - "Warm It Up Kane" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: PIECES OF A DREAM - "Lonely Hearts Of Love" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: REGINA BELLE - "What Goes Around" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Independent Cart: SUPERSTARS - "I Just Can't Say It" (12")
US Singles: BABYFACE - "It's No Crime"
US Albums: HEAVY D & THE BOYZ - "Big Time"
Includes articles about Frankie Beverly & Maze, Teddy Riley, Schoolly D, After 7, Tomi Jenkins, Roxanne Shante, Lou Rawls and Hi Records, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Ian Spin writes about House music, David Nathan writes about new acts, Russ Dewberry writes about Jazz and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Chimes - "1-2-3" and "My Fantasy" by Guy Featuring Teddy Riley.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles LIL LOUIS - "French Kiss"
UK Albums: INNER CITY - "Paradise"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: DIONNE - "Come Get My Lovin'" (12")
UK House Chart: TWO IN A ROOM - "The Album Volume 1" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: BIG DADDY KANE - "Warm It Up Kane" (12")
UK Latin-Jazz Chart: TITO PUENTE - "Sax Con Ritmo"
US Singles: PRINCE - "Batdance"
US Albums: L.L. COOL J - "Walking With A Panther"
Includes articles about Aretha Franklin, Bas Noir, The Aleems, Arthur Baker, Sharon Bryant, Ronald Isley, Johnny Taylor and Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, plus Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Ian Spin writes about House music, David Nathan writes about new acts, Russ Dewberry writes about Jazz and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include David Peaston - "Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right" and "Just Git It Together" by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: LIL LOUIS. - "French Kiss"
UK Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Black Havana" (LP)
UK House Chart: LIL LOUIS - "French Kiss" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: DIGITAL UNDERGROUND - "Doowutchalike" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: ERIC GABLE - "Hard Up" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: LEROY HUTSON - "The Love Of Love"
UK "Real Soul" Indie Chart: THE SUPERSTARS - "I Just Can't Say It" (12")
UK Jazz Chart: LAMBERT/HENDRICKS/ROSS - "Spirit Feel"
US Singles: SURFACE - "Shower Me With Love"
US Albums: L.L. COOL J - "Walking With A Panther"
Includes articles about Heavy D & The Boyz, Stephanie Mills, Blacksmith, The System, Nenah Cherry, Princess, Alyson Williams, James Taylor and Cleveland Watkiss, plus Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, Ian Spin writes about House music, Russ Dewberry writes about Jazz and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Michael Raye - "No Love Intended" and "Where Did We Go" by Ten City.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOBBY BROWN. - "On Our Own"
UK Albums: SOUL II SOUL - "Club Classics Vol 2"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: BABYFACE - "Tender Lover" (LP)
UK House Chart: LIL LOUIS - "French Kiss" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS - "Ghetto Music" (LP)
US Singles: SOUL II SOUL - "Keep On Movin'"
US Albums: SLICK RICK - "The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick"
Includes articles about David Peaston, Kraze, The Manhattans, KRS One, Little Milton & Denise LaSalle, Al Green, Redhead Kingpin and Mavis Staples, plus Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Mark Heley writes about House music, Vie Marshall writes about Hip-Hop, David Nathan writes about new acts, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Russ Dewberry writes about Jazz and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Roberta Flack - "Uh, Uh, Ooh, Ooh Look Out (Here It Comes)" and "Say No Go" by De La Soul.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: PRINCE. - "Batdance"
UK Albums: PRINCE - "Batman (Original Soundtrack)"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: DAVID PEASTON - "Introducing David Peaston" (LP)
UK House Chart: LIL LOUIS - "French Kiss" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: PUBLIC ENEMY - "Fight The Power" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: SHARON BRYANT - "Here I Am"
UK "Real Soul" Inspirational Chart: VANESSA BELL ARMSTRONG - "Wonderful One"
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: PHILLIP MITCHELL - "Another Love In My Life"
UK "Tropical/African" Chart: ABDUL TEE-JAY'S ROKOTO - "Kanka Kuru"
US Singles: PEABO BRYSON - "Show And Tell"
US Albums: SLICK RICK - "The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick"
Includes articles about Joyce Sims, Millie Jackson, Eugene Wilde, Ian Levine & Nightmare Records, Karyn White, Jaki Graham and Gina Foster, plus Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Rick Glanvill writes about African/Tropical Music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Public Enemy - "Fight The Power" and "Grandpa's Party" by Monie Love.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SOUL II SOUL. - "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)"
UK Albums: NENAH CHERRY - "Raw Like Sushi"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: PRINCE - "Soundtrack From The Film 'Batman'" (LP)
UK "Tropical/African" Chart: ABDUL TEE-JAY'S ROKOTO - "Kanka Kuru"
US Singles: THE O'JAYS - "Have You Had Your Love Today"
US Albums: DE LA SOUL - "Three Feet High And Rising"
Includes articles about The Jacksons, The Three Degrees, Sweet Tee, Kechia Jenkins, Mary Wilson, James Ingram, The O'Jays, Charlie Singleton and Sister Sledge, plus Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Sharon Davis writes about Motown and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Chuck Jackson - "All Over The World" and "Looking For A Love" by Joyce Sims.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: TONE LOC. - "Funky Cold Medina"/"On Fire"
UK Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: MIKKI BLEU - "I Promise" (LP)
US Singles: NATALIE COLE - "Miss You Like Crazy"
US Albums: DE LA SOUL - "Three Feet High And Rising"
Includes articles about Peabo Bryson, Anita Baker, Mica Paris, L.A.& Babyface, The Pasadenas, Will Downing, Marlena Shaw, Roy Ayers, L.L. Cool J, George Duke and Gerald Albright, plus Mark Heley writes about House Music, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Donna Allen - "Joy & Pain" and "Tears" by Frankie Knuckles Presents Satoshi Tomiie.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NATALIE COLE. - "Miss You Like Crazy"
UK Albums: INNER CITY - "Paradise"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: MILES JAYE - "Irresistible" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: THE 45 KING - "The Red Black & The Green" (LP)
UK "African"/"Tropical Chart: SALIF KEITA - "Ko-Yan"
UK House Chart: FRANKIE KNUCKLES PRESENTS SATOSHI TOMIIE - "Tears"
US Singles: SKYY - "Start Of A Romance"
US Albums: GUY - "Guy"
Includes articles about Inner City, Mary Love Comer, Natalie Cole, Deja, Miles Jaye, Phoebe Snow, Leroy Hutson and Today, plus Mark Heley writes about House Music, David Nathan writes about new acts, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Neville Brothers - "Sister Rosa" and "Working Overtime" by Diana Ross.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NATALIE COLE. - "Miss You Like Crazy"
UK Albums: SOUL II SOUL - "Club Classics Vol 1"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: JOYCE SIMS - "Looking For A Love" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: THE 45 KING - "The Red Black & The Green" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Urban Chart: THE CONTROLLERS - "Just In Time" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Quiet Storm Chart: MARGIE ALEXANDER - "Whatcha Tryin' To Do To Me"
UK "Real Soul" Independent Chart: SMOKE CITY - "Love Affair" (12")
US Singles: JODY WATLEY - "Real Love"
US Albums: GUY - "Guy"
Includes articles about Natalie Cole, The Controllers, Bobby Byrd & Vicki Anderson, Thomas McElroy & Denzil Foster, Joe Sample, Jackie Jackson and Atlantic Starr, plus Mark Heley writes about House Music, David Nathan writes about new acts, Sharon Davis writes about "fake" acts, Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include G.C. Cameron - "Wait Until Tomorrow" and "Wrath Of Kane" by Big Daddy Kane.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: INNER CITY. - "Ain't Nobody Better"
UK Albums: SOUL II SOUL - "Club Classics Vol 1"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: SOUL II SOUL - "Club Classics Vol 1" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: COOKIE CREW - "Born This Way" (LP)
US Singles: KARYN WHITE FEATURING BABYFACE - "Love Saw It"
US Albums: GUY - "Guy"
Includes articles about Jody Watley, Marvin Gaye, Bobbi Humphrey, Blue Magic, Skyy, K.C. Flightt, The Neville Brothers, Paul Laurence and The New Jersey music scene, plus Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Ten City - "Devotion" and "I'm The One" by Perri.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: TEN CITY. - "Devotion"
UK Albums: DE LA SOUL - "3 Feet High And Rising"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart: SOUL II SOUL - "Club Classics Vol 1" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ACE & ACTION - "Together"
UK Jazz Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Acid Jazz Volume 3"
US Singles: TODAY - "Girl I Got My Eyes On You"
US Albums: M.C. HAMMER - "Let's Get Started"
Includes articles about Luther Vandross, Sid Haywoode, B.B. King, Big Beat Records, Black Rock & Ron, Soul II Soul, El DeBarge and Barbara Randolph, plus Rick Glanvill writes about "Tropical" music, David Nathan reports from America and writes about new acts, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include De La Soul - "Me, Myself I" and "Spend The Night" by Bam Bam.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SOUL II SOUL. - "Keep On Movin'"
UK Albums: DE LA SOUL - "3 Feet High And Rising"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - ALYSON WILLIAMS - "Raw" (LP)
UK "African/Tropical" Chart: PAPA WEMBA - "Papa Wemba"
US Singles: SURFACE - "Closer Than Friends"
US Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
Includes articles about Karyn White, The She Rockers, Ronald Isley & Angela Winbush, Full Force, The Bar-Kays and Nigel Benn, plus Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Mark Heley writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Kiara - "This Time" and "Celebrate The World" by Womack & Womack.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON. - "Leave Me Alone"
UK Albums: SIMPLY RED - "A New Flame"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - ALYSON WILLIAMS - "Sleep Talk" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: DE LA SOUL - "Three Feet High & Risin'" (LP)
UK House Chart: TYREE - "Turn Up The Bass"
UK Jazz Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Dance To The Latin Groove III"
US Singles: VANESSA WILLIAMS - "Dreamin'"
US Albums: KARYN WHITE - "Karyn White"
Includes articles about Chaka Khan, Thelma Houston, Tyree, Chanelle, Delicious Vinyl records and Blaze, plus Richard Searling writes about "Real Soul", Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Rick Glanvill writes about African music, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The GAP Band - "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" and "Seduction" by Seduction.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOBBY BROWN. - "My Prerogative"
UK Albums: THE SUPREMES FEATURING DIANA ROSS - "Love Supreme"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - CHANELLE - "One Man" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: DE LA SOUL - "Three Feet High & Risin'" (LP)
UK African/Tropical Chart: MBILA BEL - "Phenomene"
UK Richard Searling's "Quiet Storm" Chart: PAULETTE McWILLIAMS - "Mainsqueeze" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Chart: ERNEST BAKER - "Alone Again"
US Singles: NEW EDITION - "Can You Stand The Rain"
US Albums: KARYN WHITE - "Karyn White"
Includes articles about Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Lenny Williams, Sheena Easton, Ted Hawkins, Ray Goodman & Brown, The Cookie Crew, Betty Wright, Jonathan Butler, Etta James, Rodney Franklin, Georgio and the Reid Brothers, plus Mark Heley writes about House Music, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Rick Glanvill writes about African music, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Yazz - "Fine Time" and "You And Me" by Omar.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: TEN CITY. - "That's The Way Love Is"
UK Albums: THE SUPREMES FEATURING DIANA ROSS - "Love Supreme"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - BETTY WRIGHT - "4 U 2 N Joy" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: CHILL ROB G - "The Court Is Now In Session" (12")
UK House Chart: ADEVA - "Respect"
UK African/Tropical Chart: MONGO SANTAMARIA - "Our Man In Havana"
US Singles: KARYN WHITE - "Superwoman"
US Albums: KARYN WHITE - "Superwoman"